From the Guardian of 8th April 8, 2014
Our client is a public international orqanization that addresses critical issues such as international food security, the alleviation of global hunger and poverty, environmental protection and the promotion of economic development and self-sufficiency. The organization's focus is on increasing productivity across the agricultural value chain in developing countries.
BRiTEN on behalf of its client an international non-profit is recruiting for the following positions for a maize and rice value chain project that has two years of project life.
Field Assistant- Seed and Agricultural Inputs Job No.IF/Na/14/03
This position seeks an individual who will provide a channel for leading the transformation of Quality Declared Seed (QDS) producers to Certified Seed (CS) Producers through training, linkage and business skills development in the district. The field assistant will develop an in-depth knowledge of local seed market dynamics and be able to recognize opportunities for the various players in the distribution system which may vary greatly from area to area .
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education ( Plant Breeding, Agriculture Economics, Business Management, General Agriculture)
Minimum 3 years plant breeding, seed production experience in sales, marketing, customer loyalty, or comparable field, within Agriculture Input Supply industry preferred, gained within a highly competitive B2B environment.
2. Excellent organizational & time management skills
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Swahili and the ability to work with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience
4. Computer knowledge: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, publisher
5. Detail oriented
Primary Responsibilities.
1. Provide support to QDS/CS production align this to the distribution system on the ground.
2. Provide support in developing production projections and business development plans for QDS producers in each particular geographical area within the project's assigned area.
3. Ensure targeted achievements in terms of monitoring of QDS production volume, Marketing and linking new customers and business partners.
4. Provide support in organization of activities; define priorities, control progress and quality of performance within the project's assigned area.
5. Provide operational support for servicing major seed suppliers in his/her area.
6. Develop simple projections and supply reporting tool & MIS detailing market trends, new seed launches and suggest an action plan to keep producers and consumers informed on seed prices.
7. Provide support in the collaboration with research institutions KATRIN, CHOLlMA, Sokoine University successful through the release of appropriate drought tolerant varieties coming from research.
8. Provide expertise and support in conducting demonstrations with KATRIN to review the TXD 306 optimum yield.
9. Develop, prepare and train on the seed production demonstration protocol for varieties of rice and maize.
10. Work closely with the team in the identification of producer groups to participate in multiplication of certified seeds.
11. Provide expertise in the design and implementation of farmer training on QDS seed production.
12. Support the dissemination of identified maize OPV /hybrid seeds varieties to be used in the maize growing areas Kongwa and Kiteto drought prone area.
13. Work with farmers and seed companies to identify alternative crops like pigeon pea, green gram, and cowpea and soya bean to be used to improve soil status.
14. Generate quality leads and build relationships with contacts within his area. Actively work with and improve the linkage within the input distribution chain in all project districts
15. Assist with the local agriculture trade show, demonstration field days, and Demonstration~ Results Showcase coordination
Our client is a public international orqanization that addresses critical issues such as international food security, the alleviation of global hunger and poverty, environmental protection and the promotion of economic development and self-sufficiency. The organization's focus is on increasing productivity across the agricultural value chain in developing countries.
BRiTEN on behalf of its client an international non-profit is recruiting for the following positions for a maize and rice value chain project that has two years of project life.
Field Assistant- Seed and Agricultural Inputs Job No.IF/Na/14/03
This position seeks an individual who will provide a channel for leading the transformation of Quality Declared Seed (QDS) producers to Certified Seed (CS) Producers through training, linkage and business skills development in the district. The field assistant will develop an in-depth knowledge of local seed market dynamics and be able to recognize opportunities for the various players in the distribution system which may vary greatly from area to area .
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education ( Plant Breeding, Agriculture Economics, Business Management, General Agriculture)
Minimum 3 years plant breeding, seed production experience in sales, marketing, customer loyalty, or comparable field, within Agriculture Input Supply industry preferred, gained within a highly competitive B2B environment.
2. Excellent organizational & time management skills
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Swahili and the ability to work with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience
4. Computer knowledge: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, publisher
5. Detail oriented
Primary Responsibilities.
1. Provide support to QDS/CS production align this to the distribution system on the ground.
2. Provide support in developing production projections and business development plans for QDS producers in each particular geographical area within the project's assigned area.
3. Ensure targeted achievements in terms of monitoring of QDS production volume, Marketing and linking new customers and business partners.
4. Provide support in organization of activities; define priorities, control progress and quality of performance within the project's assigned area.
5. Provide operational support for servicing major seed suppliers in his/her area.
6. Develop simple projections and supply reporting tool & MIS detailing market trends, new seed launches and suggest an action plan to keep producers and consumers informed on seed prices.
7. Provide support in the collaboration with research institutions KATRIN, CHOLlMA, Sokoine University successful through the release of appropriate drought tolerant varieties coming from research.
8. Provide expertise and support in conducting demonstrations with KATRIN to review the TXD 306 optimum yield.
9. Develop, prepare and train on the seed production demonstration protocol for varieties of rice and maize.
10. Work closely with the team in the identification of producer groups to participate in multiplication of certified seeds.
11. Provide expertise in the design and implementation of farmer training on QDS seed production.
12. Support the dissemination of identified maize OPV /hybrid seeds varieties to be used in the maize growing areas Kongwa and Kiteto drought prone area.
13. Work with farmers and seed companies to identify alternative crops like pigeon pea, green gram, and cowpea and soya bean to be used to improve soil status.
14. Generate quality leads and build relationships with contacts within his area. Actively work with and improve the linkage within the input distribution chain in all project districts
15. Assist with the local agriculture trade show, demonstration field days, and Demonstration~ Results Showcase coordination
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants should send their application letters attaching copies of CV through info@britentz.org citing the job name and job number in the subject line before the 16th of April 2014. Any application that does not cite the job name and the job number in the subject line will not be considered
BRiTEN
P. O. Box 33685,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
info@britentz.org
P. O. Box 33685,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
info@britentz.org
Josam House
Coca Cola Road
Off Bagamoyo Road (Mwenge)
Block B ,3rd floor
Coca Cola Road
Off Bagamoyo Road (Mwenge)
Block B ,3rd floor
Office Tel: | +255 768 583 020 |
+255 776 772 034 |
FIELD ASSISTANT- SEED AND AGRICULTURAL INPUTS
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